Definition of outpouringnext
as in exodus
a flowing or going out an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant the soccer team's trip to Italy was funded by an outpouring of cash donations from the public

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outpouring

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verb

present participle of outpour

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Recent Examples of outpouring
Noun
The outpouring of love shown Panettiere in the day since the 36-year-old was found dead in South Carolina has been abundant, the actress embraced by both her co-stars and a wider Hollywood. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 The Correction veteran’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from well-wishers on social media. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Keyes said the family was grateful for the outpouring of community support. Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The 275-pound defensive end showed a brief outpouring of emotion on the field before getting back to the defense. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outpouring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outpouring
Noun
  • OpenAI sees talent exodus watch now Choose CNBC as your preferred source on Google and never miss a moment from the most trusted name in business news.
    Kate Rooney, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • During Panama’s bigger celebrations like Holy Week (Semana Santa), the exodus from the city means that many city businesses close.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Liebenberg led us to a wall where water was gushing out of orange pipes.
    James Dinneen, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When Beer turned 27 on March 5, Herbert penned a sweet birthday tribute to her on his Instagram Stories, gushing about the singer’s impact on his life.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Water from the lakes is also used to generate hydroelectric power and to ensure a steady, predictable flow of water downstream, smoothing the water supply during droughts and when snowpack in the Rocky Mountains is low.
    Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.
    Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • A couple of uptown spots are pouring mimosas alongside high-energy drag performances on Saturday and Sunday, and Evan is sharing the details.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While Blanche didn’t cite specific incidents, Pirro’s office last week charged a Kentucky woman with vandalism for spraying the World War II memorial on the National Mall with graffiti.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The proposal would require applicators to provide at least 72 hours’ notice before spraying within a half-mile of those areas.
    Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That’s much better than analysts expected and would be the best since five years ago, when the economy was erupting out of the chasm created by the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Osorio Zuluaga/Facebook The five men in the video slowly remove the baby then shout for a paramedic before erupting in a euphoric cheer.
    Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Where your government is shuttering important health agencies while spewing junk science about autism and Tylenol?
    S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Molly Sims is getting real about Hollywood spewing fake beauty secrets.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Camera footage recorded June 18 showed the pool occasionally spouting water 20 to 30 feet into the air before returning to an active boil.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • Camera observations taken on June 18 showed intermittent episodes of spouting within the pool.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 June 2026

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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outpouring. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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